Contemporary Global Studies
Program Highlights
Our objective is to prepare our students for successful
professional careers in international business. We do this
by providing a high quality educational environment,
interesting challenges, and opportunities to develop the
skills and knowledge graduates will need to be successful
international business managers. The new major also offers
students ways to internationalize their learning experience,
gain an international perspective, be better prepared for
careers, and become better global citizens.
The College of Business offers two options in the
Contemporary Global Studies major: International
Business and International Accounting.
International Business is the study and practice of doing
business in other countries around the world.
Understanding other cultures, learning how to work with
other cultures, and learning about different ways of doing
things are emphasized. Students learn how to identify
opportunities and solve problems in foreign markets,
communicate effectively, and manage across national
borders. Students learn about how companies from
different parts of the world are manufacturing, developing
strategies, financing international projects, accounting, and
developing unique marketing approaches adjusted to
changes in the increasingly dynamic, competitive global
marketplace. Students also learn about politics and how
governments affect business strategy and business
environments.
International Accounting is the study and practice of
accounting in other countries around the world. This
specialized concentration emphasizes financial reporting
and standard setting while international financial statement
analysis is also explored. An elementary look at
harmonizing international reporting standards with the
United States System is examined, and selected countries
are reviewed for specific reporting practices.
Both concentrations assist students in preparing for a career
in which they will be able to use their business knowledge,
their interest in foreign languages, their understanding of
other cultures, their exposure to other parts of the world
through travel, and/or their experience living or working in
other countries. Students will have the opportunity to build
upon existing skills and knowledge. They will learn new
skills and how to identify, analyze, and use information
necessary to make excellent international business
decisions.
Key Features
Both concentrations of the new Contemporary Global
Studies major are designed to help students acquire the
international business and cross-cultural communication
skills and knowledge they will need to be successful
international business managers or to be better prepared
for leadership roles in organizations operating in the
rapidly changing international business environment.
The major offers a blend of international business, finance,
trade, and accounting theories and practical application.
This innovative program focuses on developing students
with a broad international perspective, international
experience, and cross-cultural communication skills along
with in-depth business knowledge, as well as computer
and technology skills through a unique combination of
case studies, independent research, seminars, lectures, and
international experiences.
Another feature of the Contemporary
Global Studies major is an international experience component that includes
the
following opportunities:
- International Study Abroad opportunities in Ireland,
London, Mexico, Italy, China, and others.
- International Internships in the United States and
other countries.
- Language Learning
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Career Opportunities
Students selecting either concentration will expand their
career opportunities by adding an international dimension
and developing a more intensive set of international skills
and experiences.
Graduates will be prepared to work for a Fortune 500,
medium-sized, or small company engaged in buying,
selling or manufacturing products and services in other
parts of the world. The increasing importance of the global
marketplace to American companies is evident for the
following reasons. Over the past decade, U.S. exports
accounted for about a quarter of the economic growth.
The exports support about 12 million jobs that pay wages
13-18% higher than the U.S. average because of higher
productivity. As the global economy expands, more
companies will be seeking employees with international
business, marketing, finance, or accounting skills, and a
broad international perspective.
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Bachelor of Arts
Contemporary Global Studies - International
Business Concentration
Total Credits Required: 128
Major Credit Hours Required: 54
I. General Education Courses (52)
General Education courses required for major (12)
09-102 Culture and Civilization II (3)
04-200 Macroeconomics (3)
26-100 General Psychology (3)
24-230 Finite Math (3)
General Education courses recommended for the major (6)
06-334 Non-Western Literature (3)
18-200 American National Government* (3)
Other General Education requirements (34)
The remaining 34 credits in General Education
must be selected from the options and
requirements listed in the Catalog.
II. Foundation Courses (21)
61-210 Introduction to Contemporary Global Studies (3)
09-102 Culture and Civilization II (3)
63-200 Business Information Systems (3)
26-100 General Psychology (3)
26-285 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
04-346 International Political Economy: Business-
Government Relations in the Global Economy (3)
Select one of the following:
18-361 History of Political Thought I (3) OR
18-362 History of Political Thought II (3)
III. Major Area Courses (24)
25-200 Principles of Marketing (3)
23-120 Principles of Accountancy I (3)
61-200 Principles of Management (3)
62-200 Principles of Finance (3)
61-420 International Business (3)
25-468 International Marketing (3)
62-440 International Finance (3)
04-345 International Economics (3)
61-410 International Business Capstone (3) OR
61-460 Strategic Management (3)
IV. International Experience (6)
Students select 6 credits from the following option(s) or
combinations of options:
Study Abroad Option (3-6)
21-120 Study Abroad Preparation Course
(Mandatory) (1-3)
Study Abroad Project* (2-5)
* number of course and project in consultation with advisor.
International Internship Option (3-6)
61-472 Business Administration
(Offered as needed; to be arranged)
25-472 Marketing (Offered as needed; to be arranged)
03-472 Economics (Offered as needed; to be arranged)
62-472 Finance (Offered as needed; to be arranged)
International Experience Short Course (3-6)
61-410 International Business (see advisor)
25-468 International Marketing (see advisor)
62-440 International Finance (see advisor)
V. Language/Communication Skills
(Required. See Advisor for alternative ways
to satisfy this requirement.)
VI. Recommended Electives
10-350 Intercultural Communications
20-360 Sociology of Conflict and Cooperation
10-350 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
19-298 Christianity and World Religions
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Bachelor of Art
Contemporary Global Studies - International Accounting Concentration
Total Credits Required: 128
Major Credit Hours Required: 63
I. General Education Courses (52)
General Education courses required for major (12)
09-102 Culture and Civilization II (3)
04-200 Macroeconomics (3)
26-100 General Psychology (3)
24-230 Finite Math (3)
General Education courses recommended for the major (6)
06-334 Non-Western Literature (3)
18-200 American National Government (3)
Other General Education requirements (34)
The remaining 34 credits in General Education must
be selected from the options and requirements listed
in the Catalog.
II. Foundation Courses (21)
61-210 Introduction to Contemporary Global Studies (3)
09-102 Culture and Civilization II (3)
63-200 Business Information Systems (3)
26-100 General Psychology (3)
26-285 Cross-Cultural Psychology (3)
04-346 International Political Economy: Business-
Government Relations in the Global Economy (3)
Select one of the following: (3)
18-361 History of Political Thought I (3) OR
18-362 History of Political Thought II (3)
III. Major Area Courses (33)
25-200 Principles of Marketing (3)
23-120 Principles of Accountancy I (3)
61-200 Principles of Management (3)
62-200 Principles of Finance (3)
61-420 International Business (3)
23-121 Principles of Accountancy II (3)
23-300 Intermediate Accounting Theory (3)
23-320 Cost Accounting (3)
23-325 International Accounting (3)
Select two of the following: (6)
25-468 International Marketing (3)
61-440 International Finance (3)
04-345 International Economics (3)
Select one of the following: (3)
23-410 International Accounting Capstone (3) OR
61-460 Strategic Management (3)
IV. International Experience (6)
Select six credits from the following option or combination of options:
Study Abroad Option (3-6)
21-120 Study Abroad Preparation Course (Mandatory) (1-3)
Study Abroad Project* (2-5)
* number of course and project in consultation with advisor.
International Internship Option (3-6)
23-472 Accounting
International Experience Short Course (3-6)
23-325 International Accounting
V. Language/Communication Skills
(Required. See Advisor for alternative ways
to satisfy this requirement.)
VI. Recommended Electives
10-350 Intercultural Communications
20-360 Sociology of Conflict and Cooperation
10-350 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
19-298 Christianity and World Religions
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